Rendering MPEG Files

Use the MainConcept plug-in to render MPEG files. The plug-in includes templates that will work well for most of your encoding needs, and you can create custom templates if you have special encoding requirements.

NOTE

  • VEGAS Pro does not create Video CDs, but you can use the MPEG plug-in to render files for your VCD-creation application. Consult the application's documentation to determine the file requirements before rendering.

  • If you choose to save markers in your rendered MPEG-2 file, DVD Architect will read those markers as chapter markers. Ensure the Render I-frames at markers checkbox is selected before rendering (in the Render As dialog, choose MainConcept MPEG-2 from the Template drop-down list, and then click the Custom button. In the Custom Template dialog, select the Video tab and select the Render I-frames at markers check box).

IMPORTANT MPEG video requires frame widths that are divisible by 16 and frame heights that are divisible by 2. Noncompliant frame dimensions can cause unpredictable results or system instability.

Using default MPEG templates

When you browse rendering templates in the Render As dialog, a description of the selected template's settings is displayed below the list of templates. For more information, see Rendering projects (Render As)

Creating custom MPEG templates

In the Render As dialog, choose MainConcept MPEG-1 or MainConcept MPEG-2 in the Output Format box and click the Customize Template button if you want to create your own MPEG encoding templates.

For information about the active page in the Custom Template dialog, click the button.

IMPORTANT Custom templates have many available options, and consequently, a lot of room for error. Verify your file requirements before creating a template. If you're using third-party DVD-burning software, for example, refer to the application's documentation to determine the application's file requirements.

Viewing MPEG-2 files on a computer

MPEG-2 files require an MPEG-2 decoder in order to view them in Windows Media Player and other applications. Vegas does not endorse or support any 3rd-party MPEG-2 decoders.